Endoscopic transoral approach to accessory parotid tumors-an updated approach and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transoral endoscopic resection is an updated treatment of accessory parotid gland tumors. The aim of this study was to present the endoscopic transoral resection surgical technique and clinical outcomes of accessory parotid tumors.

Methods

Articles on endoscopic transoral approach for accessory parotid tumors were searched in PubMed, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and Web of Science databases. Patient information from these articles was extracted and retrospectively analyzed along with data from patients we treated. The procedure was reported in detail using a classic case.

Results

A total of 119 articles were identified through database searches, of which 7 were included in the final analysis, providing medical information for 30 patients.

SUBMITTER: Wang G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11635565 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature